So, if I go to my doctor, and he/she tells me that I may have inflammation, and I decide not take the anti-inflammatory he prescribes, but instead, eat healthy foods or take supplements based on foods with known anti-inflammatory properties, am I putting myself at risk? If so, isn't that my right? Isn't there a risk with prescription medications which I might be wise to avoid? Have you seen the side effect profile for many medications?
Also, how do you differentiate self-medicating from other forms of health modification? If I feel a cold coming on and I take Emergen-C or Vitamin C pills, am I self-medicating? Am I putting myself at risk? If I made that choice, did I realize the risk and accept the risk? Is that my right?
Your blanket statements leave a lot to be desired.
